Track:Administration and Management of Online Programs
Grade Level Focus:K-5|6-8|9-12
Experience Level:Level 201 - For intermediate level participants (2-4 years experience in K-12 Online Learning)|Level 301 - For advanced participants (5+ years of experience in K-12 Online Learning)
Exhibitor:No
Requires Purchase of Product to Implement: No
Session Description
Truancy and attendance laws exist in order to support graduation rates, but they do not seem to apply to online students. Should online schools ignore the laws? Do we enforce laws that do not seem to apply directly to our students? Do they apply to any students anymore? This session will provide a model of a promising practice that online schools in Minnesota have adopted. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their attendance policy and procedures to share in the discussion.
Moving Toward a New Model of Attendance and Truancy
Table of Contents
Stacy Bender,Dean of Students,Minnesota Virtual High School
Session Information
Session Description
Truancy and attendance laws exist in order to support graduation rates, but they do not seem to apply to online students. Should online schools ignore the laws? Do we enforce laws that do not seem to apply directly to our students? Do they apply to any students anymore? This session will provide a model of a promising practice that online schools in Minnesota have adopted. Those planning to attend are asked to bring their attendance policy and procedures to share in the discussion.Session Twitter Hashtag: #vss103s3
Presentation Materials and Contributions
MN Online Truancy Collaboration Website
MN Department of Education Online Program Information
Link to article by Bender